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Classified and Exempt Enrollment

Generally, positions that last more than six consecutive months and are at least 50% of full-time are eligible for benefits. Coverage begins the first day of the month following the date of hire. Spouse or registered partner and dependent children are eligible for coverage. The majority of insurance premiums are covered by CWU. Employee premiums vary with plan choice and dependent coverage.

f you choose to waive medical coverage, indicate so on the enrollment form. Dental coverage and retirement plan participation may not be waived. Call (509)-963-1202 with questions or email hr@cwu.edu.

Medical / Dental Insurance

Completed enrollment forms must be returned to HR within 31 days of hire.

Insuring Family Members: If covering family members, dependent verification documentation are required and must be submitted with enrollment form: www.pebb.hca.wa.gov/dependent.html.

Surcharges: A $25 surcharge is added to monthly premiums if you or a family member uses tobacco and a $50 surcharge is added to monthly premiums if a spouse/partner is enrolled on coverage and has chosen to not enroll in comparable medical coverage through his/her own employer.

Central Washington University Retirement Plan (CWURP)The CWURP is a defined contribution plan with required contribution rates based on age, immediate vesting, 100% matching contribution by the university, and a variety of investment options.

Employees who have retired from the CWURP or who have retired or are eligible to retire from a position covered by the Washington State Retirement System are ineligible to participate in the CWURP.

Public Employees' Retirement System Plan 3 (PERS 3)The PERS 3 plan consists of a defined contribution component contributed to by the employee and a defined benefit component contributed to by the university.